Lawrence Martyn (22 March 1934 – 7 August 1994) was a British film and television actor known for his comedy performances.

[1] He was unable to continue in this role because he was committed to the television series Spring and Autumn with Jimmy Jewel.

[2] Other TV appearances included On the Buses, Look - Mike Yarwood!, Rising Damp, The Detectives and Grange Hill.

[2] Martyn replaced Graham Stark in the role of the spiv Private Walker for Series 2 and 3 of the radio version of Dad's Army after the sudden death of James Beck in 1973.

[4] His film roles included Carry On at Your Convenience, where he had a small part as the promenade rifle-range owner, and Carry On Behind, where he played an inept electrician who helps wire up the public address system at the caravan site where the film is set.